Toto

Here's the other painting I did for the other volunteer house mom at the Esther House. If anyone has seen this little guy running around near Edmonton, Kentucky please let us know.

"Toto"
11" x 14", oil on canvas

Sharon's House

I painted this one the other day. It's a gift for one of the volunteer house moms at the Esther House, a non-profit home for battered women and their children, that my wife Kelly founded and operates.

"Sharon's House"
16" x 20", oil on linen

Cows in the Meadow

I know it looks like I haven't been working by my lack of posts recently, but I assure you I have. Been working on a couple of Christmas things that I just can't spoil yet. I did get around to finishing this piece this morning though. I'm adding a few detail shots to show the cows, distant treeline and sky. This was painted from a ref pic I took down near Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Thanks for looking. It's always a pleasure to have you visit. Merry Christmas!

"Cows in the Meadow"
22" x 28", oil on linen

 

 

 

After The Rain

Painted this one from a photograph I took earlier today near Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Cumberland County, Kentucky. As always, I took some liberties with color and composition.

Thanks for looking.

"After the Rain"
22" x 28", oil on linen

Vermont Valley

Here's one I just finished. Included are a few pics while it was in progress. If you look closely, you'll see many changes made along the way. The most prominant change is the direction of the stream.

"Vermont Valley"
20" x 24", oil on linen

 

 

 

 

 

Nocturnal Bug

Just having some fun. Thanks for looking. Adding a detail shot.

"Nocturnal Bug"
20" x 24", oil on linen

 

LA Reds

...and now, for something completely different.

If I keep pushing myself I might get to my destination someday. This painting is one that had me out of my comfort zone from the get go.

"LA Reds"
24" x 48", oil on stretched linen

Palacio de Lecumberri

Here's my latest. I took some better pics this evening, including a couple of detail pics. Thanks for looking.

"Palacio de Lecumberri"
24" x 30", oil on linen

 

 

Utilitarian

Worked on this one the past few days using techiniques I normally don't use. It was quite fun.

 

 

Hawaii - Last of the State Series (Finally)

Google released their Street Views of Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, which means I finally get to finish the Street View State Series (on the blog) (on the website). I had substituted Washington DC for Hawaii back in April of this year. So it's nice to officially end that one.

I'd like to have a small show somewhere displaying all the paintings together if that's possible. If not, I'll probably start piecing the paintings out. Sure would like to sell the group as a whole though. ;-)

"Hawaii"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Central City Train

Another in my series of mountain towns in Colorado.

"Central City Train"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

The Oceanaire

Here's a painting I finished tonight. It shows a building in Denver called The Oceanaire. I really liked the looks of the building along with the ability to bring prospective into play with this one.

Thanks for looking.

"The Oceanaire"
24" x 20", oil on linen

Georgetown

Tonight's small effort. ;)

"Georgetown"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Idaho Springs - New Series?

Hello everyone, and thanks for visiting. I love doing these small knife paintings. You've heard that before. I've done the State Series, the Lower 9th Ward Series, a few from Denver that I'm not sure constitutes a series (yet), and now I've started working my way up into the mountains west of Denver.

I lived in Colorado for a decade and it still holds something dear to my heart. I've been traveling around with Street View into the old mining towns that line I-70, and have found some of the architecture that I always loved. A kind of Victorian meets heavy snow mountains meets utilitarian mining meets a longing for culture in a wilderness.

I think I'll hang in the mountains a bit and see what develops. Thanks for looking. Comments are always most welcome.

"Idaho Springs"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Peggy's Cove

Here's one I did for the Virtual Paintout this month.

"Peggy's Cove"
24" x 30", oil on stretched linen

 

Gilpin Street, Denver

Here's another one going out west for the miniature show in Denver.

"Gilpin Street, Denver"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Pecos Street, Denver

I seem to be drawn (no pun inteneded) to railroad crossing scenes without trains. I'm sure a good psychoanalyst could tell me why. I think it's the starkness. The general dirtiness. Who knows... :)

"Pecos Street, Denver"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Derbigny Street

Here's a 20" x 24" I just finished. Trying to take the simplified nature of the small knife paintings to a larger level. I think it's close.

"Derbigny Street"
20" x 24", oil on linen, palette knife

Urquhart Street - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

Last in the series. Thanks for watching. :)

"Urquhart Street"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Charbonnet St. #4 - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

Getting close. This is number nine in the series.

"Charbonnet Street #4"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Charbonnet Street #2 - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

"Charbonnet Street #2"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Charbonnet St. #3 - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

Another in the series.

"Charbonnet Street #3"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Monticello Street - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

I think this is 6 of 10 small paintings planned in the series.

"Monticello Street"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Flood Street - NOLA Lower 9th Ward Series

Here's the latest in the Lower 9th Ward Series.

"Flood Street"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife

Autumn Grace

Not much to say about this one. All palette knife. Thick paint in places. Lots of fall color.

Thanks for looking. Detail shots included.

"Autumn Grace"
12" x 24", oil on stretched linen, palette knife

 

 

Inca Street

Here's one I've done for a small works show at the Abend Gallery in Denver that's coming up in early December. This is a little house near the tracks on Inca Street.

"Inca Street"
8" x 10", oil on stretched linen, palette knife

The 101

Here's one I've worked on for a few days. Of course, now that I've signed it and took all the pictures of it, there are things I see that I'll probably change. But...it's close.

Thanks for looking. Adding some detail, before and after, pics.

24" x 48", oil on linen

 

 

 

Below is a detail of a little extra work. Just suggesting the buildings in the distance, helping to solidify the location. Which, by the way, is near the Los Angeles City College.

Lamanche St. - NOLA Series - #4

Next in the series.

"Lamanche Street"
5" x 7", oil on canvas panel, palette knife